Paris is cleaning up its act and the École Maternelle by <a href="http://www.evasamuel.fr/">Eva Samuel Architects</a> and Associates is the first school to comply with the guidelines of the city's <a href="http://www.sumpa-med.net/?p=830">rigorous Climate Plan</a>. More than just a pretty façade (although it is certainly that as well), the building envelope ensures protection from the sun but not to the detriment of natural lighting or ventilation.

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

This colorful building envelope is more than just a pretty facade

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

With several solar screens, the building is incredibly energy efficient

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

Bay, alcove and concave windows provide plenty of natural light

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

Horizontal skylights provide additional daylighting

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

Inside the environment is warm and protective

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

Children play in the recessed windows, which, it turns out, are really great hidey holes!

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Ecole Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects

Paris is cleaning up its act and the École Maternelle by Eva Samuel Architects and Associates is the first school to comply with the guidelines of the city's rigorous Climate Plan. More than just a pretty façade (although it is certainly that as well), the building envelope ensures protection from the sun but not to the detriment of natural lighting or ventilation.